Bruce Miller wasn't the only 49ers rookie the club asked to change from defense to offense. Colin Jones, a safety from Texas Christian, has primarily been used on special teams, but what about wide receiver?

The Saints scored 45 points in each of their past three games. However, they were all at home, and New Orleans isn't nearly as prolific on the road. Matt Maiocco tells you what the 49ers need to do to beat the Saints.

The 49ers will play their first playoff game since the 2002 postseason on Saturday. The second-seeded 49ers will face the No. 3 New Orleans Saints on Saturday at Candlestick Park withkickoff set for 1:30 p.m.

Jim Harbaugh took some time away from his playoff preparations to meet with the media Friday. He told reporters that his players are in high spirits as they get set to scout the 49ers' next opponent over the weekend.

The 49ers plan to use DL Darnell Dockett as a nickel pass rusher this season.First-round LE Arik Armstead and RE Glenn Dorsey will presumably be the 49ers' defensive ends on base downs. Dockett and Tank Carradine will come on for passing situations,...

49ers ILB Navorro Bowman avoided active/PUP to open training camp.Bowman conceded during OTAs that the knee injury that cost him all of 2014 still gives him problems, but the 49ers' staff is confident in Bowman's potential to bounce back. ...

49ers S Eric Reid said Colin Kaepernick has displayed more touch on his throws early in...S Antoine Bethea joined in the praise, saying Kaepernick was not "telegraphing" his throws in practice. Despite gaining more yards on the ground than every...

49ers C Daniel Kilgore's return timetable has been "pushed back" following a...Kilgore broke his left leg in Week 7 of last season. He's had ample time to recover, but recently needed surgery on his ankle. Coach Jim Tomsula indicated Kilgore isn't...

The 49ers have moved Alex Boone from right guard to left guard.He'll be counted on to replace Mike Iupati, who signed a monster deal with Arizona in free agency. The 49ers' left side is set, with Joe Staley at left tackle and Boone at...

Vernon Davis said he feels "faster, more explosive" than he did last season."Right now, I feel like a rookie," Davis said, "been taking care of myself." Davis blames his struggles on a number of factors, including coaching and...

Carlos Hyde (calf) has been cleared for training camp.Hyde spent one day on the active/NFI list. He won't miss any training camp time. Hyde remains the favorite for early down work in a committee with Reggie Bush.

CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco expects the 49ers to replace Frank Gore with "more than one...In other words, the 49ers would use a running back committee. Maiocco states Carlos Hyde "is best-suited to be the back on base downs and short-yardage...

49ers DB Jimmie Ward (foot surgery) has been cleared for training camp.Ward went down last Week 10, and missed the 49ers' entire offseason program. The No. 30 overall pick of last year's draft, Ward flashed upside as a rookie, but was...

49ers DE Darnell Dockett (ACL) has been cleared for training camp.Dockett tore his ACL last August. Headed into his age-34 campaign, Dockett figures to be brought along slowly even though he's avoided the PUP list. Not the pass rusher he...

49ers placed RB Carlos Hyde on the active/NFI list.It's believed to be a day-to-day issue, but still unideal for a player who is supposed to take control of the 49ers' backfield this season. Hyde missed time earlier this...

The 49ers lost an NFL-high 37 percent of their player snaps from 2014.Patrick Willis, Chris Borland, Justin Smith, Bubba Ventrone and Anthony Davis all retired. They also lost Mike Iupati, Frank Gore and Chris Culliver among others in free...

49ers RB Kendall Hunter (ACL surgery) reportedly had a "fantastic" offseason program.Hunter missed the entire 2014 season after tearing his ACL on the first day of training camp. Now fully cleared, Hunter "showcased his quick feet and ability to catch...

The 49ers reportedly believe fourth-round WR DeAndre Smelter (ACL surgery) could be medically...Smelter has been widely presumed a "redshirt" pick by the 49ers, but the team must feel good about his recovery. He underwent ACL surgery in December. Smelter is...